Osprey Daylight Carry-On Travel Pack 35 vs. Osprey Transporter Global Carryon

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Osprey Daylight Carry-On Travel Pack 35

Capacity35 L
Weight0.9 kg
Dimensions49×37×26 cm
Airline fit16%
Price$120

Feature by feature

Osprey Daylight Carry-On Travel Pack 35FeatureOsprey Transporter Global Carryon
Storage
2 Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
top Passport top
Y Passthrough Y
Carry
hideable Backpack hideable
N Hip Belt hideable
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
16in Laptop 16in
4 Main Compartments 4
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2, side Water Bottle Holder N
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 300D polyester w/ ripstop, DWR450D recycled polyester TPU coated

Osprey Transporter Global Carryon

Front facing view of the Osprey Transporter Global Carryon
Capacity44 L
Weight1.5 kg
Dimensions56×36×31 cm
Airline fit1%
Price$220

Key differences between the Osprey Daylight Carry-On Travel Pack 35 and Osprey Transporter Global Carryon

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. 29 accept only the Osprey Daylight Carry-On Travel Pack 35, and 0 accept only the Osprey Transporter Global Carryon.

Only the Osprey Daylight Carry-On Travel Pack 35 fits

Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.

Osprey Daylight Carry-On Travel Pack 35 vs. Osprey Transporter Global Carryon: which should you pack?

The Osprey Transporter Global Carryon carries 9L more than the Osprey Daylight Carry-On Travel Pack 35 (35L vs. 44L), while the Osprey Daylight Carry-On Travel Pack 35 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Daylight Carry-On Travel Pack 35 fits 16% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Transporter Global Carryon; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Daylight Carry-On Travel Pack 35 is the better call.